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Automatic headlamps bowl me a googly 23 Dec 2004 (Forum)
In the last few weeks I've enjoyed the electronic frippery that is part of my Citroen C8 but today I discovered an unexpected downside to the automatic headlamps. This afternoon I was passing through a village which is blessed with speed humps. A few yards past the hump is a turning on the left -
elite v6 automatic gearbox problem 15 Oct 2003 (Forum)
hi all, i recently had my oil cooler replaced which stopped oil mixing with water in the tank, plus changed radiator unit (which included a transmission oil cooler) cost approx £400 incl labour. now the car developed a curious problem, automatic gearbox works fine when cold, after 5 miles or so -
Mini Convertible auto - Mini Convertible auto 22 Jan 2020 (Forum)
I'm thinking of an Automatic Mini Convertible. I could spend up to £6k. I understand the CVT gearbox is problematic as well as automatic. Did Mini fix this or change to a different auto box? If so what year would be the first to consider without the CVT problem. I wouldn't want a Cooper S -
2017 Astra Elite 1.4 turbo automatic - Wheel bearings 20 Mar 2018 (Forum)
Hello everybody, My above vehicle is due for its first service, has done around 12,000 miles. Is it possible that I have a noisy faulty rear (I think)... -
Jaguar S-Type 2004 - automatic transmission 19 Sep 2017 (Forum)
My car suddenly lost power when I was driving. The rev needle was rising high when I reached 20mph! No warning light was shown! I only have 33.500 on... -
Ford Focus 1.6 Auto 2003 - Car doors automatically lock 4 Jun 2016 (Forum)
Hi, When I get out of the car, the doors lock themselves after about 60 seconds. I worry that I will leave the keys in the car one day and get them... -
SAAB 9-5 - Reversing lights not working on automatic Saab 9-5 7 Mar 2014 (Forum)
I've recently bought a nice example of a 9-5 Aero HOT saloon (auto) and have only just noticed that the reversing lights don't work. All other rear lights... -
automatic car uk 17 Nov 2012 (Forum)
Hi automatice car any suggestions for a first time driver i am 25 years old and have only just pass my test a month ago my buget for a used car is... -
Automatic Car Wash 22 Oct 2012 (Forum)
What's the view on these? Many say they damage your paintwork and should be avoided but having used them (infrequently I must admit) I haven't been... -
Ford Mondeo II - O/D light automatic transmission 5 May 2011 (Forum)
The "O/D NOT ON" light has started to flash and wont go out when the o/d button is pressed. I detect slight signs of the gearbox slipping (or am I... -
Vauxhall Signum CDTi 3.0 V6 Automatic - Transmission judder. 10 Apr 2011 (Forum)
Rare intermittent fault - judder or 'rounded' vibration which is neither speed, gear, road surface or wheel balance related. Tyres are new and properly... -
Golf Mark iv 1999, Automatic - Golf Mark iv 1999 alarm problem 30 Jan 2011 (Forum)
The remote central locking has stopped working, and you have to use the key to unlock the car. So far, not too bad. However as soon as you go to turn... -
automatics...... braking 15 Nov 2010 (Forum)
I am unconvinced by the left foot braking technique on autos. i have been driving autos for many years and have tried the left foot but i feel it... -
Audi A6 (2004 - 2009) - 2.0 petrol automatic - poor mpg 15 Dec 2009 (Forum)
Hi all Just bought demonstrator model but seem to be only getting 25 mpg. can this be right? thought I should be getting around 40 with the new engine.... -
Driving tests further to the basic car one. 17 Dec 2008 (Forum)
I passed my car test shortly after the automatic allowance of licence to drive various interesting things was removed (I've had a full motorbike licence for far longer). This means I need to take additional tests to tow heavy trailers, for instance, or drive track-laying vehicles. What's -
New cars to automatically avoid collisions? 3 Oct 2008 (Forum)
"Robotic car which avoids collisions unveiled" - from "The Daily Telegraph: http://tinyurl.com/4hzvro OK, so it's not yet a car. "(snip) Mr Ando added:... -
Mercedes Benz C-Class W202 (1993 - 2000) - 1998 C180 - Automatic gearbox not kicking down 17 Feb 2008 (Forum)
No kick down at all!!! However if you floor it from stationery it seems to be fine. Also if you manually change it down to 1/2/3/4 it is fine. Is there... -
Fog madness 29 Jan 2008 (Forum)
on, the proliferation of automatic transmission, cruise control and automatic headlights leaves drivers of *certain large cars* comatose if not actually brain dead in fog. -
Which family saloon? 18 Dec 2006 (Forum)
My son needs to buy a family car, preferably an automatic saloon or hatchback, 1-2 years old. Which would be better, Mondeo, Avensis, Mazda6 or Honda Accord? He does about 8000 miles a year and it will be a PETROL, hes not going anywhere near a diesel after all the trouble I had with my TDCI -
Semi automatic handbrakes 31 Aug 2003 (Forum)
Just been driving a Renault VelSatis, the hand brake puts its self on when you turn off the engine and releales when you start to move off, if you want...